Mangamma v. The Chairman

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondents to pay fair and reasonable enhanced compensation due to death of petitioner's husband Govindaraj on the basis of petitioner's representation dated Page3 of 6

13.03.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2This is the second round of litigation. In the earlier round of litigation, in W.P.No.23489 of 2024 dated 12.08.2024, this Court directed respondents to pay a compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- to petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of that order and after receipt of compensation, petitioner was at liberty to file a claim petition before the concerned District Legal Services Authority. Pursuant to the above orders of this Court, petitioner had approached the District Legal Services Authority claiming additional/enhanced compensation. The District Legal Services Authority vide proceedings dated 14.10.2025 granted an interim compensation of Rs.1,00,000/- in addition to Rs.5,00,000/-, which was already paid pursuant to the orders of this Court.

¶3Learned counsel for the respondents 3 to 6 would submit that order of District Legal Services Authority is only interim in nature and final compensation would have to be decided by District Legal Services Authority. Petitioner can have grievance only after the final compensation is determined by District Legal Services Authority. However, learned counsel for petitioner would submit that he was informed by District Legal Services Authority that application has been finally disposed of vide proceedings dated 14.10.2025 although the order uses the nomenclature, interim compensation. Page4 of 6

¶4In view of the above, present prayer for a writ of mandamus appears to be premature. This Court is inclined to dispose of writ petition with following direction:

i) District Legal Services Authority shall clarify whether the order dated

14.10.2025 is by way of a final determination of compensation or interim compensation, if it is final determination If it is only interim payment of compensation, they shall proceed to determine the final compensation, within a period of eight weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy.

ii) If petitioner is aggrieved, it is always open to petitioner to seek redressal in the manner known to law.

¶5Registry is directed to mark a copy to District Legal Services Authority. No costs. 30-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Chairman, District Legal Service Authority, ADR Building, Combined Court Campus, Tiruvallur.

¶2The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

¶3The Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., No.144 Annasalai, 6th Floor, Chennai-600 002.

¶4The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., SH 58A, Vellore Road, Volimohammed Pettai, Kanchipuram-631 502.

¶5The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Tiruvallur, Bye-Pass Road, Tiruttani 631 209.

¶6The Executive Engineer (O and M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani 631 209.

¶7District Legal Services Authority, Tiruvallur. Page6 of 6

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN 30-06-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Mangamma ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairman, District Legal Service Authority, ADR Building, Combined Court Campus, Tiruvallur. 2. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur. 3. The Chairman Cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., No 144, Annasalai, 6th Floor, Chennai. 4. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., SH 58A, Vellore Road, Volimohammed Pettai, Kanchipuram 631 502. Page2 of 6 5. The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Tiruvallur Bye-Pass Road, Tiruttani-631 209. 6. The Executive Engineer (O and M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani 631 209. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to pay fair and reasonable enhanced compensation due to the death of petitioner's husband Govindaraj on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Jeremiah For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar Government Counsel for R1 and R2 Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel for R3 to R6